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Lost Legion

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"Not all men seek rest and peace; some are born with the spirit of the storm in their blood, restless harbingers of violence and bloodshed, knowing no other path..." - Robert E. Howard
Lost Legion are the vanguard of powerful, epic and stirring warrior metal. Ride out with us for GLORY OR DEATH !!!

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"Glory or Death" Debut album:
Release date: 1st November 2008
Produced by Martin Bell at Audiogogue Studios.
Mastered by Dave Lear at Disciple Studios
Track listing:
Riders of the Mark
This Day I Die
The Atrocity
Blademaster
Carnage on the Walls of Delnoch
Stranger
Gellan's Lament
Behold the Runesword
The Last Scion
The "Legends of the Drenai" Demo:
Release date: 8th November 2006
SOLD OUT

Songs tracked and mixed by The Lost Legion, mastered by Martin Bell at Audiogogue Studios.
Track listing:
Stranger
Carnage on the Walls of Delnoch
Gellan's Lament
BAND BIOGRAPHY
1998
Forged in the spring of 1998, The Lost Legion was the brainchild of brothers Frank Xavier 'Swordmaster Decado' (lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals) and Adam 'Battlemaster Dace' Allain (rhythm guitars, backing vocals). Initially christened 'The Clan of Steel' , a name chosen as the banner under which this musical troupe will embark, the borthers Allain set to create heroic heavy metal songs inspired from great literary works of the fantasy genre, particularly the works of David Gemmell , fusing elements of classic metal bands like Manowar and Judas Priest with contemporary acts such as Blind Guardian.
Work on a profusion of ideas begins immediately, despite extraordinary limitations of resources: a cassette 4-track, a guitar and a keyboard is all there is to hand. This first cassette sets the blueprint for what was to follow. Songs crafted during this era such as ‘Blademaster’ and the band anthem ‘The Clan of Steel’ still form a core part of The Lost Legion's repertoire today.
This opus is swiftly followed by the concept EP ‘The Wanderers Tale’ , a story of one man’s struggle to come to terms with his past and his inevitable destiny. An ambitious and passionate work, the brothers' efforts are once again hamstrung by the limited availability of technology and the requirement of multitasking (Dace handling lead vocals and bass duties with Decado covering guitars, MIDI drums and backing vocals; Choirs contributed to by Adam 'Nogusta' Bruno, a member departed in 1998). Nevertheless, the extraordinary breadth of vision behind the Clan is cleraly demonstrated. Decado delivers melodies that fire the soul with passion and purpose. His solos are emotionally charged and empowering as the warrior's call before battle. However, for years the project is left aside until the time is ripe…
2003
Enter Mark 'Shadak the Merciless' Harrington (bass guitar) and Tom 'Connavar the Demonblade' Williams (lead & backing vocals): Two men of shared vision who realise the potential contained within those early recordings regularly and longingly listened to by the Dace and Decado. The brothers are urged to revitalise the project, to bring about the band that always threatened to be. The concept of 'The Clan of Steel' becomes a serious pursuit, and the band proper is formed. Allegiance is pledged and where once were two now there are four.
The energetic bassplaying talents of Shadak firmly entrench within the fold. A bassline that delivers deep within the body and mind the substance of the Clan's music is achieved. The backbone of the Clan sound is thus constructed between Shadak and Dace as the latter switches to rhythm guitar to add further texture to the Clan sound. The driving and absolving element of the Clan is conusmated with absolute perfection with Dace setting the grim pace of battle with his solid and intricate rhythm guitar work. Dace envisions and furnishes perfectly the frame set between the opposing elements of Shadak and Decado, drawing together and expanding the musical elements in a unique manner. In Connavar, The Clan of Steel has found their powerful, passionate voice and soaring frontman. A man whose resounding vocalisation with its singular texture delivers with ardor and epochal emotion the epic lyrical content.
Soon, the brotherhood is completed when Sterghios 'Grymauch the Hammer of the North' Moschos (drums and percussion), powerhouse percussionist and final member of this host, emerges as the man to take charge the drum throne. A feverish metal fanatic, he responds to the call with might and fervor, delivering justly to the rhythm section the hammering and explosive element required. The line-up of 'The Clan of Steel' is complete.
It is during this period that it is decided to change the name of the band to reflect this new dawn. Following much deliberation, 'The Lost Legion' arises as the appropriate name to encapsulate many of the element's that make up the band's sound:
Heroism and tragedy, exultance and sorrow, the clamour of battle and the deathly calm that follows.
The ride to Glory or Death .

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/26/2005
Band Members:
LINEUP:

Connavar the Demonblade - lead & backing vocals Swordmaster Decado - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
also member of Demagogue
Battlemaster Dace - rhythm guitars, backing vocals

Grymauch the Hammer of the North - drums and percussion
also member of Pantheist

FORMER MEMBERS:

Shadak the Merciless - bass guitar
also member of Demagogue
Nogusta - choirs

Influences: LITERATURE:
David Gemmell
J.R.R. Tolkien
Robert E. Howard
Michael Moorcock

MUSIC:
Manowar
Virgin Steel
Warlord
Blind Guardian
DIO
Saxon
Bathory
Primordial
Doomsword
Cirith Ungol
Grave Digger
Omen

ARTWORK:
John Howe
Ted Nasmith
Adrian Smith
Clint Langley
Alan Lee
Ian Miller
Frank Frazetta
Ken Kelly

FILM:
Conan the Barbarian
13th Warrior
Beastmaster
Deathstalker
Excalibur
Pathfinder
300
Record Label: IRONAGE RECORDS
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Shadak leaves Lost Legion - new bass player required...

After many years and battles hard fought, it is with great sadness that we now say farewell to our brother and Legionnaire, Mark Harrington. As Shadak the Merciless, Mark has been a invaluable asset t...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:31:00 GMT

Lost Legion sign debut album release with Iron Age Records

As of last night Lost Legion have signed to Iron Age Records for the release of their debut album 'Glory or Death'. We are all very excited and pleased with this development and look forward to t...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:06:00 GMT

Debut album promo reviews

It's been a while since the album promo started being shipped out (we have a list of over 200 mags, 'zines, e-zines, radio stations, labels, etc. we are sending copies to), and finally reviews are sta...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:24:00 GMT

Gig reviews

As with the reviews of our promo, we will be posting reviews of gigs at which the Lost Legion perform on this blog. The Unicorn Metalfest, Brentford Arms, Streatham, London UK (21/3/08) "Lost Legion'...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:15:00 GMT

VENUE CHANGE TONIGHT!!!!

Hi Everyone, due to a set of very unfortunate circumstances tonight’s gig has been MOVED from The unicorn in Camden to: 223 Streatham High Rd, Sw16 6EN - opposite Streatham rail station or Brixt...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:08:00 GMT

Join our mailing list

Just  a quick note to let you all know that we now have a mailing list up and running which we invite you to join by sending an email here. You will receive regular updates about the band, inform...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:27:00 GMT

Debut gig reminder

Hosted By: The Lost Legion When: 01 Mar 2008, 20:00Where: The Unicorn255 Camden RoadLondon, London and South East|66 NW19AAUnited KingdomDescription:The Lost Legion Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:40:00 GMT

Lost Legion on the radio

Tune into the Barry James Show on Radio Caroline on 15th February between 10:00am and 02:00pm to hear exclusive previews of tracks from the forthcoming debut Lost Legion album. To listen to Radio Caro...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:17:00 GMT

LIVE

Brothers, the time has finally come for The Lost Legion to be unleashed upon the public. We descend in force to conquer London on 1st March 2008 at The Unicorn, 255 Camden Road. Join us on the march t...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:48:00 GMT

Third and Final Promo Installment: Gellan’s Lament

Brothers, we reach today the end of an epic journey that started six weeks ago.In this time we introduced to you through 'Riders of the Mark' the anguish of the Rohirrim as in the heat of bloodshed am...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:07:00 GMT